Method and apparatus for monitoring and responding to land use activities
US7747450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/165
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a method and apparatus for monitoring the use of land. More specifically, the invention monitors the use of land at a specified site, as well as at adjacent sites. The system continuously receives new land use data, The system identifies land use events at the specified site and filters these monitoring hits against alert criteria. The system then generates alerts to specified parties. Based on these alerts, proactive steps of intervention can be undertaken. The invention answers the question of how to manage risks relating to the use of land resulting from external activities and how to intervene proactively.
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